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[Ridge Runner]

Picked up a road kill beaver this week and took it out to my bait, just very puzzled about the notches in each side of her tail, i seem to remember seeing damaged tails before but it was like someone took a knife and cut two or three notches down each side 2-3 inch deep.They have totally healed and must have happened a long while ago, just wondering if anyone has seen this or similar injuries and what would cause them?Thanks Kev

[trapper2011]

it is from fighting with each outher.

[NBG]

Definitely from fighting. If the tail is 5" wide and no damage you can sell them with your fur in the fall. They make wallets out of them.

I havent found a roadkill beaver yet. Surprised.

[Ridge Runner]

This is the second road kill beaver ive seen in a couple weeks, the first i saw was probably the largest beaver i ever saw and regretted not picking it up for bait and returned to get it a few hours later and it was already picked up.I seen another this week walking on the edge of a road near a small brook.High water must be keeping them on the high ground, LOL

[takin'time]

Beavers injure their tails when they use it as a wedge when they fall trees

I saw a beaver road killed on the bridge in Jemseg years ago I think he was trying to get to the other side


Sorry could not resist

[TheCoachZed]

This is the second road kill beaver ive seen in a couple weeks, the first i saw was probably the largest beaver i ever saw and regretted not picking it up for bait and returned to get it a few hours later and it was already picked up.I seen another this week walking on the edge of a road near a small brook.High water must be keeping them on the high ground, LOL

Hahahah, I think I mighta got that one, Ridge Runner. Was it near Prince of Wales?

[BarnNB]

Roadkill beaver - welcome to Canada:

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=sekLEG8xsOs

[TSINB]

Wanna be careful guys been down this road already this year,there are many reading-road kill cant be picked up its illegal.you mean you moved out of the way as not to cause an accident!

[Ridge Runner]

You can report me TSINB, i'dtake this one to court for fun...3 yrs ago come on man.Lighten up!

[MountEagle Outfitters]

TSINB is right , its ok to pick up Furbearer road-kill only if its in season and you have a licence , otherwise same penalty as poaching.

It would be pretty crappy to lose your hunting privileges over a slice of road pizza.